Days of the Week: Planetary Correspondences
Each day is ruled by a planet, carrying unique energy perfect for specific types of magical work.
Quick Meaning
Sunday (Sun): success. Monday (Moon): intuition. Tuesday (Mars): courage. Wednesday (Mercury): communication. Thursday (Jupiter): abundance. Friday (Venus): love. Saturday (Saturn): protection and banishing.
What are Day Correspondences?
Day correspondences connect each day of the week to its ruling planet and associated magical properties. This ancient system, dating back to Babylonian times, helps practitioners time their magic for maximum effectiveness. Each day carries the energy of its planetary ruler, making certain types of spellwork more powerful on specific days.
Meaning
The seven-day week is a powerful magical framework that has been used for thousands of years. Understanding day correspondences allows you to align your magical work with planetary energies.
The Seven Planetary Days:
Sunday (Sun) ☉
Success, vitality, career, leadership, healing, confidence. Use gold/yellow candles.
Monday (Moon) ☽
Intuition, emotions, dreams, psychic work, fertility, home. Use silver/white candles.
Tuesday (Mars) ♂
Courage, strength, protection, competition, conflict resolution. Use red candles.
Wednesday (Mercury) ☿
Communication, travel, study, business, divination. Use orange/purple candles.
Thursday (Jupiter) ♃
Abundance, expansion, luck, legal matters, growth. Use blue/purple candles.
Friday (Venus) ♀
Love, beauty, friendship, pleasure, art, self-care. Use green/pink candles.
Saturday (Saturn) ♄
Banishing, protection, boundaries, endings, long-term goals. Use black candles.
Using Day Correspondences:
1. Identify your magical intention
2. Match it to the appropriate day
3. Plan your spellwork for that day
4. Enhance with matching colors, herbs, and crystals
5. Consider planetary hours for extra precision
How to Work With This Energy
Identify which day best matches your magical intention
Plan important spells or rituals for the corresponding day
Use the planetary colors, herbs, and symbols
Combine with planetary hours for maximum power
Regular practice on the same day builds momentum
Weekly Magical Timing
| Day | Planet | Best Magic | Colors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | Sun | Success, healing | Gold, Yellow |
| Monday | Moon | Intuition, dreams | Silver, White |
| Tuesday | Mars | Courage, protection | Red |
| Wednesday | Mercury | Communication | Orange, Purple |
| Thursday | Jupiter | Abundance, luck | Blue, Purple |
| Friday | Venus | Love, beauty | Green, Pink |
| Saturday | Saturn | Banishing, endings | Black |
Quick Day Finder by Intention
| I want to... | Best Day | Backup Day |
|---|---|---|
| Attract love | Friday (Venus) | Monday (Moon) |
| Get more money | Thursday (Jupiter) | Sunday (Sun) |
| Protect myself | Saturday (Saturn) | Tuesday (Mars) |
| Improve communication | Wednesday (Mercury) | Sunday (Sun) |
| Banish negativity | Saturday (Saturn) | Tuesday (Mars) |
| Boost confidence | Sunday (Sun) | Tuesday (Mars) |
| Enhance intuition | Monday (Moon) | Wednesday (Mercury) |
| Heal relationships | Friday (Venus) | Monday (Moon) |
| Start something new | Sunday (Sun) | Thursday (Jupiter) |
| End bad habits | Saturday (Saturn) | Tuesday (Mars) |
All Days of the Week
Click on any day to explore its full correspondences, magical uses, and practical applications.
Monday
Intuition • Emotions • Dreams
Moon
Water
Tuesday
Courage • Action • Strength
Mars
Fire
Wednesday
Communication • Learning • Travel
Mercury
Air
Thursday
Prosperity • Expansion • Luck
Jupiter
Fire
Friday
Love • Beauty • Relationships
Venus
Earth
Saturday
Protection • Banishing • Karma
Saturn
Earth
Sunday
Success • Prosperity • Strength
Sun
Fire
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The seven-day week originates from ancient Babylonian astronomy, which recognized seven celestial bodies visible to the naked eye (Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn). Romans adopted this system, naming days after their corresponding deities, which evolved into our modern names.
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